abbreviatory en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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- /əˈbɹi.vi.əˌtɔɹ.i/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English abbreviate Latin -tōriusder. Middle English -orie English -ory English abbreviatory From abbreviate + -ory.
Meanings
- Serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most abbreviatory | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more abbreviatory | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
nl verkortend (serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging) · pt abreviativo (serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging) · pt abreviatório (serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging) · nl afkortend (serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging)